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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.53, 4,463.28 and 2,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.53, 4,463.28 and 2,672.73 is: 3,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.53 : 4,463.28 = 2,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.53/4,463.28 = 2,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.53x = 4,463.28 × 2,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.53x = 11,929,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,929,142.35/3,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.92

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